Open AccessComparative clinical study of Nagradya Churna and Bhunimbadya Churna in management of Grahani w.s.r. to Irritable bowel syndrome
Author(s) -
Darshana,
Amitabh Singh
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of ayurveda and integrated medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-3110
DOI - 10.21760/jaims.5.1.15
Subject(s) - medicine , irritable bowel syndrome , gastroenterology , diarrhea , digestion (alchemy) , small intestine , traditional medicine , chemistry , chromatography
Grahani Dosha is vitiation of Agni i.e. functional derangement of Grahani regarding production ofPachaka Pitta (enzymes responsible for digestion) and also holding (Grahana) of Ama (food) fordigestion. Grahani in Ayurveda is called as Pittadhara kala which is the seat of Agni responsible fordigestion of food and situated above Nabhi. The part of small intestine and large intestine lyingbetween Amashaya and Pakwashaya should be considered as Grahani. This part is also described asthe sole site of Pitta. Various disorders of GI tract like irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) can beconsidered under heading of Grahani Roga. Both the formulations Nagradya Churna and Bhunimbadyachurna are highly effective, promote appetite, digestion and remove Ama Dosha from the system byincreasing the power of Agni. Madhu is Yogabahi and it helps to initiate the absorption throughintestine properly. Total 40 patients of Grahani were registered and randomly divided into 2 groups forclinical trial of 45days. Result of the study revealed that both the formulations produced significantresults in almost all cases barring a few patients who were suffering from longer period.